Lord’s Cricket Ground in London is referred to by many as the ‘Home of Cricket,’ as many historic matches have taken place there. It is fitting then that one of the greatest rivalries in cricket, England and India, have played many Test matches there over the years.

In this blog post we will detail some of the most iconic and memorable England v India Test matches that have taken place at lord’s, giving you an insight into the history of the two major teams.

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About Lord's Cricket Ground

Lord’s Cricket Ground is in St John’s Wood, London. It is owned by Marylebone Cricket Club and is also home to Middlesex County Cricket Club, hosting many professional cricket matches throughout the year. It is often called ‘The Home of Cricket,’ and also has the oldest sporting museum which houses The Ashes urn.

The ground was founded in 1814, but is actually the third of three grounds that were established by Thomas Lord. The first site, now called Lord’s Old Ground, was established in 1787. Its history and central London location has made it a much-loved cricket ground for fans all over the country.

Key Moments in England vs. India History at Lord's

1986 – India wins by 5 wickets

The first match of the Test series between England and India in 1986 was a historic one indeed. It was the last time India had won a Test match at Lord’s until much later in 2021, when their luck finally changed. It was also India’s first win in 21 Tests with their captain, Kapil Dev, who was made man of the match.

India historically has not fared well when playing away games, particularly in England, perhaps because of how drastic weather differences affect their playing. Not to mention Lord’s is a very popular ground and the home crowd would be massive, adding extra pressure for them to perform.

2011 – England wins by 196 runs

 England's dominant performance in this Test match was a key part of their victory in the 2011 series. India, the number one ranked team in the world at the time, struggled against the seaming conditions at Lord's. England’s James Anderson was outstanding with the ball, taking key wickets and guiding England to a comprehensive victory. 

India’s batting, including star players like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Virender Sehwag, failed to adapt to the conditions. This was a major setback for India, and the match is often remembered as a turning point in the series, as England went on to win the 4-match series 4-0.

2021 – India wins by 151 runs

The England v India Test series in 2021 marked the first time India won a Test at Lord’s in 35 years. It remains one of the most significant Test series in recent Indian cricket history, and the team really brought their A-game and delivered an excellent performance. 

The match was remarkable not just for the performance on the field but for the intense atmosphere created by the battle between Bumrah and England's pacers. It was also a major statement in India’s ongoing battle to retain their place as the world's best Test side, and this win helped India take a commanding lead in the 5-match series.

Notable Players at Lord's

Some of the most notable England players against India at Lord’s include James Anderson and Stuart Broad, whose partnership time and again lead England to victory thanks to their unique seam bowling technique. 

On the India team, star player Rahul Dravid helped India put up a fight against England with his incredible batting skills, along with Jasprit Bumrah who is a skilled fast bowler and has served as vice-captain and captain of the India team during Test matches.

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